Assam’s Wildlife, Wilderness & National Parks

Indian state of Assam is home to a few World heritage National Park in India and these national parks have rich parking of bio diversity in form of varied flora and fauna. Sustained conservation and rehabilitation efforts have contributed to preservation and flourish of wildlife and vegetation in these parks. Among the few, the name that comes instantly are endangered one horned Rhinoceros, elusive Royal Bengal Tiger and Asiatic elephant. Through jeep and elephant safari into the world heritage  Manas and Kaziranga National Park, the opportunity to see wildlife from close quarter is prime and scenic nature walk in Nameri National park add to the experience. Explore unique tribal villages on the fringes of the park that find its expression on the park’s wildlife and ecology
Underlying semi tropical forest harbour more than 650 species of birds (some resident & migratory in winter) that await to be discovered. Also, experience  rafting adventure in Jai Bhoroli river (rapid grade class 2).

Outline Itinerary

Day 1:  Arrive in Guwahati & Drive to Manas
Upon arrival in Guwahati, meet our representative and drive to Manas (150/3-4hrs), following National Highway 27 to a large extent, and then through the village roads and forest road. If you arrive early, we can stop along roadside villages to break the journey as well as to meet and interact with local. Overnight in Safari Eco-lodge/ Heritage Bungalow  in Manas.

Day 2: In Manas
Manas National Park is a world heritage site and  covers an area of 950 square km and further extend and share reserve with  Bhutan. It has open biological corridors, where wild life   moves freely between two countries.
Wake up early for  elephant safari into the core of park , early morning hours is ideal time for greater sighting opportunities.  You may see wild life such as one horn Rhinoceros, asiatic elephant, varied species of deer, Indian Bison and also, varied sub tropical species of birds. Return for breakfast. relax for a while and then further wildlife opportunities through jeep safari.  explore the forest and  till the bank of river Manas, from it, the park derived its name. Across and beyond lies Bhutan. Picnic Lunch in bank of river. Further, throughly examining the area for the wildlife and birds, return to lodge by evening. Overnight in Safari style eco lodge/ Heritage Bungalow.

Day 3: Drive to Nameri National Park (280 km/ 6-7 hours)
Nameri National Park lies in the foothills of eastern Himalayas in Assam. The vast stretch measuring approx 200 square km area covered with Semi Tropical, deciduous forest and Savannah grassland  offers natural habitat to host of flora and fauna. 
Today is a long drive to Nameri National park, its approx 280 km and takes around 6 -7 hours. However we will take short break at regular interval to stretch our legs and visit roadside villages and tea garden. Upon arrival, check into Eco camp, free evening. Take a rest or short evening walk in park’s vicinity.

Day 4: In  Nameri
Full days activities in Nameri National park includes scenic nature walk, birding, fishing  and relaxing by Jia Bhoroli river. After breakfast, take a scenic nature walk in the park and also do birding in rich sub tropical forest. Return to Eco Lodge for lunch. In afternoon indulge in fishing or if you wish we can do further birding or rest and relax by Bhoroli river. Overnight in Eco- Camp.

Day 5. Drive from Nameri to Kaziranga National Park (90 km/ 2 -3 Hours)
Kaziranga National Park is a world heritage site and covers 378 square km. Arguably, one of the best maintained national park in India.  The park is  home to two third of world one horn rhinoceros and also large breeding population  of elephant, wild water buffaloes and varied species of deer. Vast expanse of tall grasses, marsh land and sub tropical broad leaves forest provide a perfect habitat for the varied species of bird to thrive.

After breakfast, experience river rafting adventure in Bhoroli river, generally the rapid  grade fall in class 2. Return to eco camp for lunch. Then embark on the drive to famous Kaziranga National Park. It takes  less than  3 hours to reach there.  Upon arrival check into Eco lodges or heritage Bungalow amidst tea garden. Free evening – rest relax, evening walk in tea garden.

Day 6: In Kaziranga .
Rise early for elephant safari, for optimum and varied sighting opportunities,   we will explore 3 routes. We start elephant safari from route 1, opportunity is at large to see upfront and close – one horn Rhinoceros, varied species of deer such as Barking, Spotted, Sambhar and Swamp deer, pug mark  of elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. Return to hotel for breakfast. After, visit nearby Kabri villages, located on the fringe of the park, meet, interact and gain insight into their life style.  In afternoon, we will approach from route 2 through jeep ride. Return to hotel by evening. Overnight in Eco Lodge/ Heritage Bungalow.

Day 7: Drive to Gawahati and Departure (215 km/4-5 hours)
We will begin the last day with elephant safari from route 3. Savour the  closer moments with wild life of this park for last time. Return to hotel for breakfast. After, transfer drive to Gawahati airport for your outbound journey.

You can also take one of our Bhutan  trip starting from East ( Samdrup  Jongkhar), which is 3 hour drive from Gawahati or fly to Paro, Bhutan (on certain days of the week) to begin a journey there.